Acetone isn’t a sterilising agent either. It is generally ineffective against spore-bearing bacteria and fungi even in prolonged exposure (i.e. 20+ minutes). Inability to kill spores cannot qualify the agent to be called a steriliser for critical-use items.Click to see full answer. Herein, can you disinfect with acetone?Acetone is a potent bactericidal agent and has considerable value for the routine disinfection of surfaces. Therefore, instruments should be cleaned of blood and tissue fragments before using acetone to disinfect them, as with other methods of sterilization.Additionally, what is acetone found in? Acetone is a clear, highly flammable liquid. It occurs naturally in plants, trees, volcanic gases, and forest fires. It is also found in vehicle exhaust, tobacco smoke, and landfill sites. Acetone is used as a solvent to dissolve other substances such as paint and varnish. Secondly, can bacteria grow in acetone? A variety of bacteria, including Gordonia sp. strain TY-5, are able to utilize acetone as a source of carbon and energy. Previous studies on bacterial acetone metabolism both in vivo and in vitro suggested that acetone can be metabolized in two ways.Is acetone safe on fabric?Acetone is a solvent and is excellent for getting out grease stains on some colorfast fabrics. However you must never use acetone on modacrylic, acetate or triacetate. Acetone will dissolve these materials, sure you won’t have a stain, but you won’t have much of a garment left, either.